Suggested Mentoring Activities

You and your mentee may decide what you want to work on together from the onset. To set goals and expectations at the beginning of your relationship; use our Mentoring Agreement as a guide. If you need some ideas on what to do with your mentee to achieve the goals you set, the list below is a great place to start.

Career Conversations

Discuss your educational background and the role of educational preparation in your field

Share information about a current event or issue in your field

Schedule a workplace shadowing visit during the university break period, if appropriate

Tell Your Story

Share how you have balanced personal life and career and what to expect

Discuss what you would have done differently at uni if you had to do it over

Talk about how you have dealt with personal or professional challenges

Networking Pursuits

Introduce your mentee to colleagues or other contacts

Attend a professional association meeting or conference together

Guide your mentee in how to conduct an informational interview

Postgraduate Study Consultations

Share what you gained as a result of your postgraduate studies

Discuss how you worked with your advisors

Tell the mentee about how you prepared for your transition from school to professional world

Job Search Process

Critique the mentee’s resume and/or cover letter

Lead the mentee through a mock interview

Offer guidance on where to best look for job/internships in your field